Vulnerability identifier: #VU65646

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10321

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Database Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise Core RDBMS.

The vulnerability exists in the Core RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server. A local user with Create session privileges can pass specially crafted input to the application and compromise Core RDBMS.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Database Server: 11.2.0.4 - 12.2.0.1

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101329
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039591

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.